Significant Connection Oct.12

And the Spirit said:

"Never overlook the constant connection of your inner being and your outward behavior. Even though you live in this world but are not truly of it, you are to build bridges between spiritual devotion and behavioral outcomes. You can see the difference between the example of Mary and Martha in Luke’s gospel, but they were still sisters. True fellowship remains the goal, not temporary circumstances."

Prayer: Lord, in this world of your connections, help me know where and when I fit.

Opportunity Experience Oct.11

Holy Spirit said:

"I want you to try something for one day. You may or may not see results. Every time you meet someone, in the quiet of your mind, I want you to send a prayer at the person. Do this with every person you meet: store clerk, family member, worker, anyone. Just pray at them, like “Lord help that person” or “give her strength”, or “in Jesus name peace”. Just say whatever you feel impressed to say. Do it a whole day and then, you might want to extend it longer. With this, you are practicing My presence."

Prayer: Lord, remind me through the day to keep praying for any I see.

Genuine Help Oct.10

And Jesus said:

"On many corners of your world, you can see institutions that promise to offer relief. Will you be free from struggles and troubles? Do you desire the condition of the non-believers who seem to have no problems? Does not everyone eat, drink and sleep? Is your constant goal to avoid suffering? The Psalmist [121] points you to a magnificent truth: Believers and non-believers can have the same difficulties, but the Father will protect you from evil. Events that happen to you are neither good nor bad but have the potential seed for either one. I may allow you a hard, difficult, uncomfortable event, but My Spirit keeps you from doing evil. However, it remains no accident in My model prayer that I prayed ‘deliver us from evil.’"

Prayer: Lord, I do pray to deliver us from evil thoughts and ways.

Small Items Oct.9

Holy Spirit reminded:

"Life intermingles like a mosaic. I am just as interested and concerned about the everyday little pieces of life as they fit together. Although you may not see all the connections, nothing stays too small or mundane but what it may be important to the overall kingdom. At the end, you may present the full mosaic to the Father and understand the connected essentials.."

Prayer: Oh Lord, help me pay attention to all the little pieces of life.

Your Divided Self Oct.8

Holy Spirit said:

"When your self-decision-maker becomes divided, surrender that self into My hands and make certain what you commit to can keep you working the kingdom principles I teach. Any challenge to use your energy needs to appeal to your best potential. If some issue only brings out the worst in you, it is not of Me. The Father’s Will promotes the best in you."

Prayer: Lord, help me know the difference between selfish non-best and legitimate self-interest toward the best.

Most Important Oct. 7

And Jesus reminded:

"As you live in this world, what becomes the most important result of knowing Me, the Savior? Is it peace? Is it abundance? Is it virtue? Is it hope? Is it heaven? Is it you will have your own kingdom? All are true and resting on one thing becomes difficult, but if you follow Proverbs 2 and gain its treasure, I will bestow a guide most precious: wisdom. Clearly there are two kinds of wisdom. One leads to selfish ambition and stays earth bound, not of the Father. The other comes from heaven and upholds Me, while it nurtures by the fruit of the Spirit. How is the correct wisdom attained? Proverbs tells you to start by accepting the entire word of the Father. In that acceptance comes good sense and better insight into life, relationships, and humanity."

Prayer: Lord, grant me the wisdom to choose the right wisdom for you.

Criticism Oct.1

And Holy Spirit said:

"Simply refuse to criticize anyone. Pray instead. Maintain a value of sensitive caring turned toward others. Let any tough-minded thoughts stay within, but do not be too hard on yourself. At the point of your harshness, forgive, and do not criticize anyone, especially yourself."

Prayer: Forgive us Lord. It is too easy to pass judgment upon another and often ourselves.